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Juventutem Christchurch
Who is Juventutem Christchurch?
Juventutem Christchurch was formed in early AD2008 with the support of Bishop Barry Jones and under the guidance of Bishop Emeritus Basil Meeking (ecclesiastical patron of Juventutem Australia). The name is taken from Psalm 42 which opens the traditional Mass: “I will go to the altar of God, to God the joy of my youth (juventutem)” Juventutem Christchurch has come about as fruit of the World Youth Days in Cologne 2005 and in Sydney 2008.
Our Aims
We wish to promote and deepen knowledge of the traditional liturgy of the Catholic Church. We are interested in engaging, (even for the first time), Catholics and other Christians who want to know more about the Church’s liturgical heritage. Our motivation comes form Pope Benedict’s liberalisation of the traditional Mass with his Motu Proprio, “Summon Pontificum”. The Christchurch Diocese has taken up Pope Benedict’s invitation and daily Mass is offered in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Barbadoes Street, Christchurch. A Saturday Vigil and Sunday Mass are offered.
Juventutem Christchurch provides catechesis, lectures and practical workshops in aspects of the extraordinary form of the Mass. It is hoped such catechesis will assist those wishing to access Mass in the extraordinary form.
Who is Bishop Emeritus Basil Meeking?
Click here to find out more about Bishop Basil
Who is Fr. Define FSSP?
Fr Define is the Provincial Superior of the Fraternity of St Peter. He resides in Sydney and is visiting Christchurch relieving for Fr John Rizzo.
When may I participate in the Mass in the extraordinary form?
Click here to go to the Cathedral Parish Mass timetable
“Introibo ad altare Dei: Ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam”.
“I will go to the altar of God, to God who gives joy to my youth”. (Psalm 42) Our October Weekend
Download a poster about the weekend...
 Juventutem poster.pdf (10.49 KB)Would you like an introduction to the Mass in Latin? Juventutem Christchurch is offering a weekend for you to find out more about Mass in the Extraordinary From.
Where? St. Gregory’s Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale Christchurch.
What date? 17 to 19 October.
What time? Friday 7pm to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 2.30pm
How much? Gold coin donation.
Bring your own lunch: tea and coffee provided. Hear Bishop Meeking and Fr. Define speak about the meaning and beauty of this Mass. Come and learn Gregorian Chant. Children are welcome: a crèche is provided.
Programme
FRIDAY 17th October, 2008
7.00 pm : Gathering and Welcome. Bishop Barry Jones
7.30 pm : Father Define: The Extraordinary Form of Mass - Its meaning, its structure, Discussion
8.30 pm : Compline (Night Prayer)
SATURDAY 18th October
9.00 am : Low Mass for the Feast of St Luke
9.45 am : Morning Tea
10.00 am : Fr. Define: The Mass in Exile – the Mass restored. Discussion
10.00 am : Sr Deidre Nelson (Holy Faith Sister): What is the meaning of Mass? Sacrifice, Presence, Communion
11.00 am : Ken Joblin (University Chaplaincy): Gregorian Chant Mass
11.00 am : Father Define: How to serve the Traditional Mass
12.00 pm : Lunch
12.45pm : Bishop Basil Meeking: Where is Pope Benedict Leading the Church? Discussion
1.45 pm : Chant class to prepare Sunday Mass
2.15 pm : Father Define: The story of the Mass. Its Historical Development
2.45 pm : Afternoon tea
3.15 pm : Holy Hour – Rosary and Benediction (with confession available)
4.15 pm : Departure
5.30 pm : Mass at the Cathedral
SUNDAY 19th October
10.00 am : Missa Cantata (Sung Mass)
11.30 am : Bishop Basil Meeking: Our Part in the Liturgy of the Mass. Discussion
12.30 pm : Lunch
1.30 pm : Holy Hour - Rosary and Benediction (with confession available)
2.30 pm : Afternoon tea
Housekeeping
Crèche available
Gold coin donation
Bring your own lunch
Tea and coffee provided
If you cannot make the whole weekend: please come for those parts of the programme that suit.
This will be of benefit to anyone who would like to deepen their appreciation of or learn |
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| Informal meeting in Rome | 12:47 PM, Oct 21 2008 |
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Last week-end in Rome, Juventutem members and supporters from Italy, Poland, Switzerland and The Netherlands met at the FSSP parish church Trinita de Pellegrini where the FSSP were celebrating the 20th anniversary of their canonical erection as of pontifical right (October 18th, 1988). Included in this informal Juventutem meeting were Secretary David Oostveen, Treasurer Cosimo Marti and Ecclesiastical Assistant Fr Armand de Malleray. |
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| Report on Juventutem at WYD 2008 in Australia | 10:35 PM, Jul 24 2008 |
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| WYD Madrid, Spain | 1:34 PM, Jul 20 2008 |
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This morning after Mass at Randwick, the Holy Father has confirmed an unofficial statement made 6 months ago by a prominent Church official to a Spanish member of the International Juventutem Federation, i.e. the next WYD will take place in Madrid, Spain, in 2011. Already in November 2007 Juventutem representatives have started making plans for this big event. There will first be one week in the Spanish countryside with a full program of doctrinal lectures, excursions and liturgies for all youths inscribed with Juventutem. The second week will take place in Madrid with beautiful Masses following catechesis by bishops and fruitful meetings with other youths. It will be the third time Juventutem partakes in WYD and we believe we now have quite good experience of how to plan things. Also, Church authorities have manifested to us their support again in Sydney and we know that the Roman traditions of the Church are likely to be more and more welcome in the coming years. The following prelates have partaken in the Juventutem program in Australia: Bishop Meeking, Bishop Elliot, Bishop Jarret, Archbishop Hart, Cardinal George, Cardinal Pell, Cardinal Zen. Juventutem is ready to serve according to its charism - the sanctification of youths according to the Roman traditions of the Church. Our heartfelt thanks to the Juventutem organisers and to all the volunteers and staff of WYD 2008, as well to the cardinals, bishops and priests who accompanied us, and lastly, a most grateful and loving thank you to our dear Holy Father Pope Benedict for his presence and for his deep and paternal words to all of us youths! |
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| WYD Australia | 10:55 PM, Jul 19 2008 |
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Randwick : most Juventutem pilgrims are expected on the G 9 location (closest gate : N°23) for Vigil and Papal Mass! En savoir plus |
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| Media Juventutem Australia | 3:04 PM, Jul 19 2008 |
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http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24007208-5006785,00.html http://www.thetablet.co.uk/articles/1190/
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| WYD Australia and Québec Eucharistic Congress | 9:26 PM, Jul 05 2008 |
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| Zenit articles | 2:15 PM, Jul 02 2008 |
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New: May 2008 Zenit News Agency article on Juventutem here (Spanish), here (Portuguese) and here (Italian). |
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| International Eucharistic Congress in Québec | 9:45 AM, Jul 02 2008 |
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Juventutem at the International Eucharistic Congress in Québec, Canada! See program here. First VIDEOS here and pictures here. |
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| International Gathering in Switzerland | 9:47 AM, Jul 02 2008 |
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Watch videos of the International Gathering in Bern 9-10 Feb. 2008 here. |
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| Novena for 2nd anniversary of foundation | 2:03 PM, Jul 02 2008 |
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Happy anniversary Juventutem! Today, May 24th, is the 2nd anniversary of the foundation of the International Federation Juventutem. It is also exactly 4 years since the name Juventutem was mentioned for the very first time in the correspondence between the founders. "Introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui laetificat juventutem meam". Novena for 2nd anniversary of our foundation (15-23 May): here. |
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| Chartres pilgrimages | 2:14 PM, Jul 02 2008 |
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New: pictures of Juventutem at the Chartres pilgrimage 2008 here (and 2007 here). |
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| Juventutem in Madrid and in Chile | 2:17 PM, Jul 02 2008 |
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New: view pictures from Juventutem Madrid here and from Juventutem Chile here. |
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| Vatican letter, and Bern gathering report | 2:19 PM, Jul 02 2008 |
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Read official letter of support from the Vatican here. Read full report on the International Gathering in Bern 9-10 Feb. 2008 here. Watch videos of the International Gathering in Bern 9-10 Feb. 2008 here. Find where we are here. |
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